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The general election is coming up next week on November 6, 2018. This is basically my research that I did for informing my choices on election day. By posting this I am hoping that it will be of use for others as well.

In order to find out who the candidates are, you will need to do a ballot lookup through Ballotpedia which will give you a look at your options during voting day.

I’m posting this even though I don’t have videos for everyone because election day is tomorrow. I’ll update this post as I come across more videos.

As for New York, the following candidates are up for election:

Question 1: New York Campaign Finance City Charter Amendment

Summary: This amendment decreases the amount that a candidate for city elected office may accept from a contributor and increases the public funding available for a citywide candidate participating in the city’s public matching funds program.

Question 2: New York Civic Engagement City Commission Charter Amendment

Summary: Sets up a Civic Engagement City Commission that has a focus of increasing engagement by the public. One example is to provide translators at voting locations.

Question 3: New York Community Boards City Charter Amendment

Summary: This amendment will impose term limits for community board members, require appointed board members to have a diverse background and for the Civic Engagement City Commissions (if passed) will provide resources, assistance and training to communicy boards.

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The democratic primary election is being held on September 13, 2018. In preparation of this, I am doing my best to research the candidates. I’m a political noob and had to stumble around the internet to figure out what to do.

In order to find out who the candidates are, you will need to do a ballot lookup through Ballotpedia which will give you a look at your options during voting day.

It’s time to activate the second quarter 5% cash back categories for your Chase Freedom credit card.

Here are the details:

Earning Details: 5% cash back on up to $1,500 spentPeriod: April 1 – June 30, 2018Categories:Paypal, Chase Pay, Grocery StoresOther Offers: 1% cash back on all purchases, including on top of your 5% category purchasesContinue reading →

The second quarter 5% cash back categories for the Citi Dividend Card has been published and is available for activation.

Citi Dividend Card

Earning Details: 5% cash back on up to $1,500 spentPeriod: April 1 – June 30, 2018Categories: The Home Depot & Home Furnishing Stores

Total cash back you can earn is $300 per calendar year.
Points will be applied only after 2 business days of when you enroll if enrolled after the quarter period has begun.
Points will expire after 12 months of inactivity.

Total cash back you can earn is $300 per calendar year.
Points will be applied only after 2 business days of when you enroll if enrolled after the quarter period has begun.
Points will expire after 12 months of inactivity.

For those who like good rates but not too crazy about rate chasing or long term commitment this one’s for you. Ally Bank just announced a special rate for the holidays. From today till Jan 2, 2018, you can open a 12-Month CD with a 2.00% APR with no minimum deposit required. This is one of the best rates (if not the highest) on the market right now. There is an early withdrawal penalty though, but at least it’s a short term commitment. If you already bank with Ally, this would literally take you less than 5 mins to open. For more details, you can visit here.